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BARCELONA WORLD ARCHITECTURE CAPITAL… WHERE ARE WE GOING?

Barcelona was the world capital of architecture in 1996 and thirty years later it is again… the first city in the world to achieve this for the second time. This essay attempts to trace the path of these years, analyzing the legal, economic, demographic, s...

THE MASTER ROAD OF ARCHITECTURE

In architecture, today more than ever, everyone is called upon to bring “vision – courage – determination”: elements that, when combined and developed, and obviously added to functional use, can change the course of history and of places. From a project,...

ARCHITECTURE AS A SOCIETY AND A FORM OF POWER

Architecture is the most profoundly human of disciplines, for it leaves a lasting imprint on the way we live, relate to one another, and perceive the world. Beyond technical requirements and economic imperatives, it entails a moral and political responsibi...

ARCHITECTURE OF MEMORY

This article explores the dialogue between philosophy and architectural conservation, which is important for the preservation of cultural heritage. Philosophical concepts of value, truth and memory are linked to the theory and practice of conservation and a...

THE INTERSECTION OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE IN THE ‘AESTHETICS OF PROVOCATION’

The article explores the intersections between contemporary art and contemporary architecture within the framework of the so-called “aesthetics of provocation”. By entering the “expanded field” of art, architecture transcends its traditional functionality....

BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL ENVELOPES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE INHABITANTS OF THE CONTEMPORARY URBAN ENVIRONMENT

Urbanization over the past several decades has created a number of challenges in both urban planning and social contexts. According to official UN projections, by 2050 approximately 70% of the world’s population will live in cities. Contemporary urban planni...

THE ARCHITECT AS A SPECTATOR OF THE BUILT

This paper is written in response to a kind invitation from Prof. M Arch Boyko Kadinov, DSc, to participate as an author in a specialized forthcoming issue of the <i>Philosophy (Filosofiya)</i> scientific journal, published by the national publishing house...

SUSTAINABLE AND SMART CITIES. From Space to System: When Architecture Ceases to Be Silent

The provided text explores the anthropological and philosophical evolution of urban environments as they transition into <b>smart, sustainable systems</b>. While technological advancements like intelligent infrastructure and real-time data analysis enhance e...

DIACHRONIC CHALLENGES IN ARCHITECTURE “THE FIRST FACTORY – THE FIRST TEN” MUSEUM COMPLEX

Contemporary architecture is in crisis. The text examines the transformations taking place in the field of architectural creation. Transformations resulting from commercialization, the pressure for quick financial profit, the loss of identity and historical...